Exercise and Beetroot Supplement in Post-Menopausal Women
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether different exercise intensities combined with a beetroot-based nitrate supplement can improve blood vessel health in post-menopausal women who do not currently exercise regularly.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause and are between 45 and 75 years old.
- You do not exercise regularly (less than 2 times per week).
- You have not smoked in the last 5 years.
- Your weight has stayed steady (gained or lost less than 7 pounds) in the past 3 months.
- You are not currently taking hormone replacement therapy or certain heart-related medications.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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